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Cruz (Velocity Micro)

Cruz

Cruz Reader

Developer Velocity Micro

Type E-book reader and tablet computer

Operating system Android 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, or 4.0

Website www.velocitymicro.com/cruz.php [1]

Cruz is a line of Android-based e-book readers and tablet computers by Velocity Micro, a privately held computermanufacturer located in Richmond, Virginia that specializes in custom high-end computers.

HistoryCruz debuted in 2010, when Velocity Micro announced the release of the Cruz Reader and Cruz Tablet. Thesedevices are Android-based multimedia gadgets. Both devices feature 7" full color screens. The Cruz Reader utilizes aresistive touchscreen, whereas the Cruz Tablet makes use of the more advanced and responsive capacitive touchscreen.At CES 2011, Velocity Micro unveiled plans to release three new tablets, including 10" and 8" models, as well asanother 7" tablet. The specific release dates and estimated retail prices are not currently available. It was reportedthat these new tablets, operating on Android 2.2 or Android 2.3, would feature dual cameras, Tegra processors,Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, and Micro HDMI out. Velocity Micro also announced plans to release in 2011 theAndroid-based Cruz Watch.

Cruz ReaderThe Cruz Reader is an Android 2.0-based e-book reader.[2] It has a 7-inch full color, 800 × 600 resolution resistivetouchscreen. The Cruz Reader's pre-installed e-book reading app is the Borders Group e-book reader application.However, because Borders is now defunct, Velocity Micro has released a firmware update that changes the e-bookreader application to Kobo Inc.'s. The only models are the R101, R102, and R103.

Cruz TabletCruz Tablets represent Velocity Micro's higher-end Android-based devices. They all use a capacitive touchscreen.The original Cruz Tablet (model T103, 104, or 105) is a widescreen-format (16:9) device. A later version of the CruzTablet (model T301) was released in December 2010 with a 4:3 7" screen and Kindle for Android applicationpre-installed. In addition, the T408 and T410 have refurbished models available.Models include:

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•• Cruz T100 series (Android 2.0, upgradable to Android 2.2)•• T103•• T104•• T105

•• Cruz T301 (Android 2.0, upgradable to Android 2.2)•• Cruz PS37 (Android 2.3)•• Cruz T400 series (Android 2.3)

•• Cruz T408•• Cruz T410

•• Cruz T500 series (Android 4.0.3)•• Cruz T501 (not yet available)•• Cruz T507 (not yet available)•• Cruz T508•• Cruz T510

The T100 and T301 tablets have a problem where the browser will crash when google.com or websites that useGoogle Analytics are accessed. Velocity Micro addresses this on its website as a Google JavaScript problem.Attempts at addressing this issue through the velocitymicro.com support receive this response: "The update Googlehas implemented to their search engine isn't compatible to the T100 series hardware. The device is a legacy model."The T400 series tablets will sometimes make custom shortcuts disappear when rotating or shutting down.

Model comparison

R100 T100 T301 PS47 T400 series T500 series

Display 7" TFT LCDresistive

7" TFTcapacitive

7"/8"/10" TFT multi-touch capacitive[3] 7"/8"/10" LCD multi-touchcapacitive[4]

Dimensions 7.56" × 5.62" ×0.58"

7.5" × 4.8"× 0.6"

7.5" × 5.6"× 0.6"

7.5" × 5.8" × 0.3" 8.5" × 6.5" ×0.4" (T408)

10.8" × 6.8" ×0.4" (T410)

7.6" × 4.7" × 0.3" (T507)7.9" × 6.1" × 0.4" (T508)9.5" × 7.5" × 0.4" (T510)

Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9 4:3 4:3 4:3 (T408)16:9 (T410)

16:9 (T501, T507)4:3 (T508, T510)

Screenresolution

800 × 600 800 × 480 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600(T408)

1024 × 600(T410)

1024 × 600 (T507)1024 × 768 (T508, T510)

Processor 600 MHz 800 MHz 1 GHz Cortex A8 1.2 GHz Cortex A8

Memory 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1GB DDR3

OS Android 2.0 Android 2.0[5] Android 2.3 Android 4.0.3

GPU Yes Yes Yes Yes SGX540 Dual Mali-400 2D/3D Core

Adobe Flash No No No Yes[6]</ref> Flash 10.3 Flash 11.1

Storage 256MB[7] 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB

Wireless Wi-Fi(802.11b/g)

Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n),Bluetooth 2.1

Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)

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Externalports

Mini USB, SD/SDHC, DC in, 3.5mmheadphone jack

Micro USB, microSD, 3.5mmheadphone jack

Micro USB, Mini HDMI out,microSD, DC-5V,[8] 3.5mm

headphone jack

CameraNo No No

Front-facing Front-facing (T507)Front and rear (T508, T510)[9]

Microphone No No No No Yes Yes

Batterylife[10]

≈10+ hours, 6hours of video

≈10+ hours 6 hours ofvideo

≈6.5 hours ≈7 hours 5+ hours

Notes[1] http:/ / www. velocitymicro. com/ cruz. php[2] Cruz Reader specs (http:/ / www. velocitymicro. com/ R100. php)[3][3] The T301 and PS47 each have a screen diagonal of 7 inches. The T408 has a screen diagonal of 8 inches, while the T410 has a screen

diagonal of 10 inches.[4][4] The T501 and T507 each have a screen diagonal of 7 inches. The T508 and T510 have screen diagonals of 8 and 10 inches, respectively.[5][5] The T100 series and the T301 are both upgradable to Android 2.2. Currently, all T301 tablets bought directly from Velocity Micro have the

update pre-installed.[6] Flash is not pre-installed.<ref>[7][7] The Cruz Reader has an internal 2GB microSD card (Special-Edition) or 4GB microSD card (regular) as well.[8][8] A DC-5V port exists for at least the T510.[9][9] The T508's and T510's rear-facing cameras have 2.0 megapixels.[10] "Cruz Series Comparison" (http:/ / www. velocitymicro. com/ tabletcompare. php)

RetailersCruz devices are sold in several major consumer electronics retailers in the United States including Best Buy,Borders, Sears, QVC, and Amazon.[1]

The model T104 was sold by woot.com on 29 May 2012.

References[1] "Cruz Retail Page" (http:/ / www. velocitymicro. com/ retailcruz. php)

External links• Velocity Micro's official website (http:/ / www. velocitymicro. com/ )• Official site for Cruz by Velocity Micro (http:/ / www. velocitymicro. com/ Cruz. php)• Cruz blog (http:/ / cruzreader. com/ CruzBlog/ )

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Article Sources and ContributorsCruz (Velocity Micro)  Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=552182125  Contributors: BD2412, Cupcake216, Enervation, Jandalhandler, Jim.henderson, Lenoxus, Logan,WOSlinker, 7 anonymous edits

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